[kpzen]

Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

If you plan to retain your existing rims then I suggest you go in for 185/70/R13 tires. Will fit like a breeze.

AFAIK Palio 1.6 never came with 13" wheels

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by FerrariRulez

1. Which is better upsize option?

195/60 R14 would be the best option for your car.

Originally Posted by FerrariRulez

2. Which tyre is the best option - Bridgestone Potenza G3 or Michellin

I'll answer this question a little later.

Originally Posted by FerrariRulez

3. R these tyres V-rated?

Michelin Pilot Preceda is the only V-Rated tyre in this size. Everything else is mostly H rated.

Originally Posted by FerrariRulez

I'm willing to sacrifice a little bit of handling and grip for better ride comfort and tyre life.

Well now this is the real question: Do you want Ride Comfort/Tyre Life or V-Rated tyres? Because you can't have both.

Either, you can get performance tyres like the Michelin PP1 which is V-Rated. But the ride comfort won't be as nice as the Michelin Energy XM1 which is H-Rated. So your call on that. The options available to you are:

Bridgestone Potenza GIII H-Rated
Bridgestone Turanza ER60 H-Rated
Michelin Energy XM1 H-Rated
Michelin Pilot Preceda V-Rated

Out of these the Turanza & Energy's are comfort biased tyres whereas the Preceda & Potenza's are performance biased tyres.

Just for FYI though H rated tyres will also do just fine as they are rated up to 210 kmph which is more than the top speed of your car in stock form. V Rated is definitely better but not really necessary.

Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

If you plan to retain your existing rims then I suggest you go in for 185/70/R13 tires. Will fit like a breeze.

WT - He has the 1.6 which has 14" wheels & tyres as standard. Pray, how will you fit 185/70 R13's on those?

[payam]

195/60 R14 is the best option for you.you can consider yokohamas too(sorry ishan )

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by payam

195/60 R14 is the best option for you.you can consider yokohamas too(sorry ishan )

LOL yeah I forgot! Thanks for reminding me Payam, another option is Yokohama ES 100's.

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by payam

195/60 R14 is the best option for you.you can consider yokohamas too(sorry ishan )

Originally Posted by iraghava

LOL yeah I forgot! Thanks for reminding me Payam, another option is Yokohama ES 100's.

I tend to disagree with you guys for a bit. The Palio 1.2 goes really sluggish with 195/60/R14 tyres. Anything around 175 - 185 should be better.

Payam, your car's sluggish nature is more so because of the choice of tyres.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

I tend to disagree with you guys for a bit. The Palio 1.2 goes really sluggish with 195/60/R14 tyres. Anything around 175 - 185 should be better.

Arrey MF, at least read the thread carefully before replying yaar! Look at FerrariRulez query (quoted below for easy reference) and also note that he has a 1.6

Originally Posted by FerrariRulez

Iam looking to upgrade the tyres on my Palio 1.6 Sport (from the stock 175/60 R14, alloys) to either 195/60 R14 or 205/60 R14.
couple of questions -
1. Which is better upsize option?
2. Which tyre is the best option - Bridgestone Potenza G3 or Michellin
3. R these tyres V-rated?

I'm willing to sacrifice a little bit of handling and grip for better ride comfort and tyre life.

[kpzen]

Actually the thread title is confusing ppl....

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by iraghava

Arrey MF, at least read the thread carefully before replying yaar! Look at FerrariRulez query (quoted below for easy reference) and also note that he has a 1.6

Umm ok Raag but my reference as highlighted in my post was to a 1.2.

[iraghava]

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Umm ok Raag but my reference as highlighted in my post was to a 1.2.

Fair enough man but the 1.2 query was posted & answered in 2005

[moralfibre]

Originally Posted by kpzen

Actually the thread title is confusing ppl....

x2 .

[gbpscars]

Originally Posted by lamborghini

Shahmotors, just close your eyes and go for good year eagles.

He will have to close his ears too after fitting them on.

[WasavaTyres]

Originally Posted by kpzen

AFAIK Palio 1.6 never came with 13" wheels

AFAIK The thread title clearly says "Upsize tyres for Palio 1.2" which had stock size 165/80/R13 Just Kidding Kpzen,no offence meant

[PatchyBoy]

Hi Guys,

I am expecting my Palio SLX to be delivered next week. Here is the tyre upsize I have in mind:

AURA E01455 5.5 x 14" PCD 98 alloys;
Michelin Enery XM1 185/65/r14 tubeless

Is this upsize good? Any recommendations welcome.

I called Prakash of Super TyreTec and here is the quote:
Rs. 17500 for the alloys - set of 5
Rs. 10500 for the tyres - set of 5

The tyre prices are after exchange of my stock GoodYear 165/80/r13.

Is this a good deal?

I also intend to upgrade the headlamps to Philips Vision Plus H4 bulbs. Can someone please tell me what is the OE headlamps on the SLX?

Thanks in advance,
Cheers,

Rajan

[kpzen]

The tyre and alloys chosen are fine.
But, i dont think the tyre deal is good enough. Can u please tell us the break up of total cost of tyres?

[finneyp]

Nice choice of Alloys & tyres!

Do check out the prices at Sai Iyengar Tyres, his rates are better compared to Super Tyretec.